CIPS Training

Part time study to develop your procurement career and broaden your horizons.

Ocurem is an approved study centre for the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply.

The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) provides benchmark education programmes globally for the procurement and supply profession. At Ocurem we offer qualifications from Level 3 to Level 6. On successful completion you will be eligible for full membership of CIPS and the designatory letters, MCIPS.

All CIPS qualifications are OFQUAL (the office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulator) accredited and appear on the Register of Regulated Qualifications.

Why study at Ocurem?

All of our trainers are experienced purchasing professionals who are able to link real life work scenarios to your theoretical learning.

We have a range of study options including distance learning, classroom study, intensive courses and on-line content.

We are flexible with delivery with the option to come to your workplace if required.

Diploma in Procurement and Supply – Level 4

The CIPS Diploma is designed to give you the purchasing skills needed for operational or junior management roles, even if you’re new to the profession.

CIPS qualifications are widely recognised as an international benchmark of excellence, enhancing standards of professionalism and performance.

Syllabus:

All 5 Units are compulsory
Contexts of procurement and supply ref D1
Business needs in procurement and supply ref D2
Sourcing in procurement and supply ref D3
Negotiating and contracting in procurement and supply ref D4
Managing contracts and relationships in procurement and supply ref D5

Pricing:

Classroom based part time study – £395 per module

Distance Learning – £325 per module

Course fees include:

CIPS Textbook

Learning materials

Refreshments and lunches on intensive courses

Delivery of training (in format agreed)

Exam simulation (fully marked and provided with feedback for areas of improvement)

CIPS – Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply – Level 5

It’s aimed at anyone in a managerial or specialist role in purchasing or supply.

CIPS qualifications are widely recognised as an international benchmark of excellence, enhancing standards of professionalism and performance.

Modules include options relating specifically to the public sector. They identify good practice in purchasing and procurement activities whilst seeking to better understand the procurement infrastructure in the public sector.

We have public sector specialist trainers who have many years of senior public sector procurement experience.